CNR [CHINA METRO-RURAL] CORRESP: (Original Filing)
[[Letterhead of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP] February 23, 2012 Brett E. Cooper (415) 773-5918 bcooper@orrick.com VIA EDGAR Robert F. Telewicz Jr., Senior Staff Accountant Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Re: China Metro-Rural Holdings Limited Form 20-F for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011 Filed July 11, 2011 File No. 000-53776 Dear Mr. Telewicz: Form 20-F Item]